Dosimetric comparison of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Proton Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Recurrent Anaplastic Meningioma

Appl Radiat Isot. 2020 Dec:166:109301. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2020.109301. Epub 2020 Jul 19.

Abstract

A patient with Recurrent Anaplastic Meningioma of the left temporal lobe was being planned for treatment. Using the same target volumes and organs-at-risk, we compared the treatment plans for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Proton Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy. The results showed that BNCT provides the best dosimetry amongst the three modalities.

Keywords: Anaplastic meningioma; Boron neutron capture therapy; Dosimetry; Proton therapy; Volumetric arc therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Meningioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningioma / radiotherapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / radiotherapy*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Proton Therapy
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated